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A night that Croatia will never forget: 'Everyone has written me off, this victory is for Daddy, and now I want Dubois'
Croatia⚽ Sports4 hr. ago

A night that Croatia will never forget: 'Everyone has written me off, this victory is for Daddy, and now I want Dubois'

Filip Hrgović, a Croatian professional boxer, became the first-ever Croatian heavyweight world champion after defeating Daniel Dubois in the ninth round at London's O2 Arena. This victory came after eight consecutive losses and marked a dramatic turnaround in his career. Hrgović described the fight as a culmination of 20 years of struggles, emphasizing his perseverance despite being overlooked and ignored by many throughout his journey. The win was particularly meaningful for him personally, as he had previously considered retiring after losing to Dubois in June 2024. His motivation stemmed from a desire to honor his late father, who had been his greatest supporter, and to set an example for his newborn daughter. Hrgović's wife, Marinel, played a crucial role in managing both their personal life and his career, while family members and close associates were present at the event, cheering him on.

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Večernji list logoVečernji listIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
A night that Croatia will never forget: 'Everyone has written me off, this victory is for Daddy, and now I want Dubois'

Filip Hrgović, a Croatian professional boxer, became the first-ever Croatian heavyweight world champion after defeating Daniel Dubois in the ninth round at London's O2 Arena. This victory came after eight consecutive losses and marked a dramatic turnaround in his career. Hrgović described the fight as a culmination of 20 years of struggles, emphasizing his perseverance despite being overlooked and ignored by many throughout his journey. The win was particularly meaningful for him personally, as he had previously considered retiring after losing to Dubois in June 2024. His motivation stemmed from a desire to honor his late father, who had been his greatest supporter, and to set an example for his newborn daughter. Hrgović's wife, Marinel, played a crucial role in managing both their personal life and his career, while family members and close associates were present at the event, cheering him on.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses solely on a sports event, specifically, a boxing match, and does not engage with any political issues, policies, or figures. It provides a detailed account of the athlete’s personal journey, motivations, and emotions without taking a stance or showing bias toward any political side

tportal logotportalIndependentCenter11 hr. ago
The Olympic champion watched Hrgović from the front row and found out what the English did after the fight

Valent Sinković, a three-time Olympic champion, attended the boxing match between Tomáš Hrgović and Itaume in person and described the intense action. He noted that Hrgović turned the fight around dramatically in the ninth round, leading to a knockout victory. Sinković highlighted the contrast between the excited crowd and the sudden departure of English fans after the bout, emphasizing the emotional impact of the event. He also mentioned Hrgović’s physical exhaustion post-fight but noted his joy at the win and the support he received from family, friends, and his team.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a sports event and does not engage with political issues, officials, or public policy. The content is purely descriptive of the boxing match and includes quotes from a sports figure, with no indication of ideological framing or bias.

Index.hr logoIndex.hrIndependentCenter16 hr. ago
Hrgović's wish will not be fulfilled?

Filip Hrgović has become the first Croatian boxer to win a world title in the heavyweight division after defeating Mosè Itaum and claiming the IBF championship. Following his victory, Hrgović expressed a desire to fight Daniel Dubois, who previously defeated him in June 2024 for a provisional IBF title. However, according to IBF rules, Hrgović must now face Frank Sanchez next, as Sanchez has the right to challenge for the IBF belt. Hrgović’s manager, Mike Borao, explained that discussions would take place with Frank and George Warren regarding future matchups. Hrgović wants to fight Dubois for revenge and to unify titles but must first face Sanchez, who has a professional record of 26 wins and one loss. Promoter Frank Warren arranged for Sanchez to step aside so Hrgović could fight Itaum for the vacant title, with the condition that Sanchez would get a shot at the winner.

Bias read (Center): The article discusses a sports event involving a Croatian boxer and does not involve any political figures, policies, or contentious issues. The content focuses solely on boxing matches and athlete preferences, which are not politically charged.

Net.hr logoNet.hrIndependentCenter21 hr. ago
Croatia would have welcomed him as a hero, but Hrgović has a clear message: 'Don't wait for me, I won't come'

Filip Hrgović, a Croatian boxer, has achieved his greatest professional success by winning the world title after defeating Mosese Itauma in a grueling nine-round match. Despite the victory, Hrgović has made it clear he does not want any public celebrations or recognition at this time. He emphasized that he prefers to spend time with his family rather than attend any formal events. The fight took place in the O2 Arena, where Hrgović turned the tide in the ninth round, overwhelming his opponent and securing the win. Following the match, Hrgović gave an exclusive interview to Večernji list stating he would not attend any planned celebrations.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses solely on a sports event, specifically a boxing match, and provides a neutral account of the outcome and the athlete’s personal choice to avoid public celebration. There is no political framing, commentary, or bias detectable in the content.

Net.hr logoNet.hrIndependentCenter22 hr. ago
Modric was not indifferent to Hrgović's feat: Look what he told him

Filip Hrgović osvojio je svjetski naslov u Londonskoj O2 Areni, pobijedivši Mosesa Itaume. Iako je tijekom borbe bio u podređenom položaju, Hrgović je uspio obrnuti situaciju u devetoj rundi, iscrpljivanjem protivnika i serijom udaraca prisilivši ga da prekine borbu. Reakcije Hrgovićevog pobjede bile su šire od sporta – najveći hrvatski nogometaš Luka Modrić i košarkaš Mario Hezonja javno su ga čestitali, što pokazuje visoko oporedbeno stanje njegove pobjede u hrvatskoj javnosti.

Bias read (Center): Tematika je sportska, pa je politička nabitost blizu nule. Članak neutralno priča o sportskom događaju bez političkog okreta ili vremenskog konteksta.

Net.hr logoNet.hrIndependentCenteryesterday
Hrgović's old butcher watched Itaumi do it, and then publicly gave him a big confession.

Daniel Dubois, a British heavyweight boxer, has previously fought against Croatia's Filip Hrgović and acknowledges Hrgović's strength and resilience after Hrgović's recent victory over Mosè Itaum. Although Dubois has other commitments, including a scheduled rematch against Fabian Wardley in October, he publicly praised Hrgović's performance, calling him a 'better boxer' and recognizing his durability and character. Their previous encounter in June 2024 ended with Hrgović's first professional loss due to a severe cut. Additionally, Dubois's sister, Caroline, successfully defended her titles in a match against Amelia Moore, further highlighting the family's boxing success.

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